Registered Nurse

Your Opportunity:

Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of patients and families at Peter Lougheed Hospital. The Peter Lougheed Centre Pediatric Unit accepts patients from birth to 18 years of age. As a Pediatric Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide ongoing assessment, care, education, and coordination of services for the physical, psychological, and emotional/ social needs of children, youth and families admitted to Unit 41 within a framework of Family Centered Care. The RN is a member of the multi-disciplinary team and works both in an independent and cohesive manner to support patient and family centered care. Develop your pediatric skills while working in a supportive learning environment. Unit 41 provides a variety of opportunities for growth and learning in a fun pediatric environment. This is a fast paced, dynamic environment with an emphasis on family centered care and teamwork. Unit 41 is an acute care general pediatric unit that includes an adolescent med/psych component as well as a pediatric follow-up clinic.

Description:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide a wide variety of nursing services to patients, families, communities and populations, while taking necessary steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In your role, you will utilize nursing processes, through critical thinking, problem solving and decision making, as well as teach, counsel and advocate on behalf of patients and their families. You will play a leadership role in supporting an integrated and holistic approach to patient care, health promotion and maintenance. You will provide safe, quality patient and family centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values. PLEASE NOTE: Provisional Permit holders will be paid $40.76 to $55.79 per hour. Upon obtaining a full practice permit, the rate of pay will be adjusted to the applicable Registered Nurse rate in accordance with UNA Article 25.02(b)(i) or (ii), as applicable.

Classification: Registered Nurse Union: United Nurses of Alberta Unit and Program: Unit 41 - Pediatrics Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: At (UNA only) FTE: 0.80 Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 32 Shift Pattern: Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $44.56 Maximum Salary: $60.98 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited nursing education program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Recent experience (within the last year) in surgical and medical pediatric care settings required. Nursing experience with infants, school age children and adolescents required. Demonstrated Patient/family teaching skills required. Must be able to perform repetitive physical duties that include walking long distances, pushing, pulling, bending, and reaching, assisting with patient transfers and other duties related to patient care. Must convey and demonstrate AHS’ core values.

Preferred Qualifications:

Baccalaureate degree in nursing is preferred. Minimum 2 years of >0.5fte Pediatric nursing experience (within the last 5 years) preferred. Charge nurse or nurse clinician experience preferred. Completion of pediatric focused courses i.e. PALS, PEARS preferred. Pediatric Mental health experience preferred. NVCI, Attachment Theory, Trauma Informed Care, Collaborative Problem Solving, the Brain Story completion preferred. Strong decision making and critical thinking.